Social and Human Sciences Sector
To Permanent Delegates
of the States Parties to the
International Convention
against Doping in Sport
Ref.: SHS/SPR/22/20 9 February 2022
Sir/Madam,
Despite the unprecedented challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, a little over
$1 million was mobilized by the Fund for the Elimination of Doping in Sport in 2020-
2021 through the contributions of several States Parties to the International
Convention against Doping in Sport. I seize this opportunity to thank all donors for
their engagement. Nonetheless, the Fund’s Operational Strategy 2020-2025,
adopted by the seventh session of the Conference of Parties (COP7) through
Resolution 7CP/11, set a target of at least $3.5 million for the biennium to respond
to current needs and reduce persistent implementation and compliance gaps with
respect to the Convention, so that States Parties could fulfil the objectives defined
consensually.
Hence, noting the critical need to optimize the mobilization of resources,
as a follow-up to Resolution 8CP/14, adopted unanimously by the eighth session
of the Conference of Parties (COP8, October 2021), States Parties committed to
providing ongoing support to the Fund through annual contributions amounting to
at least 1% of their total contributions to UNESCO’s regular budget, ensuring that
“No State Party is Left Behind” in the implementation of the Convention.
Contributions turn the principle of multilateral solidarity into reality, ensuring that
the global ecosystem of sport values, ethics and integrity is not weakened by
inequalities in the capacities of public authorities to implement the Convention.
This biennium the Fund will continue to provide tailored assistance to governments,
notably to: 1) reinforce their ownership through capacity development; 2) empower
public authorities to implement the Convention through new tools and guidance;
and 3) operationalize expected outcomes as set out by COP8.
I would therefore invite all States Parties to support the implementation of the
Fund’s Operational Plan for 2022-2023 by investing at least 1% of their
contributions to the Organization’s regular budget in order to ensure that sport
values are at the centre of the practice of sport and that the Convention is
harmoniously implemented.
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A table indicating the corresponding amounts for 2022, the Fund’s Financial
Regulations and the standard letter for contributions to the Special Account are
enclosed. The Secretariat of the Anti-Doping Convention (
[email protected],
copy to
[email protected]) stands ready to provide any further
information.
You have achieved so much in strengthening the Convention, and to broadening
its membership. We look forward to your continuous financial support to deliver on
our common objectives.
Accept, Sir/Madam, the assurances of my highest consideration.
Gabriela Ramos
Assistant Director-General
Encl.: COP8 Resolutions
Table indicating corresponding 1% amounts for 2022
Financial Regulations of the Fund
Model letter for contributions to the Fund
Cc: National Commissions of States Parties to the International Convention against
Doping in Sport
National Focal Points of States Parties to the International Convention against
Doping in Sport